Palace Hopping in Istanbul

#summervacay Wandering through Topkapi Sarayi in Istanbul, Türkiye, felt like stepping into a real life history book, just with way cooler views. This place used to be home to Ottoman sultans, and you can totally feel the old world luxury as you walk through the massive courtyards and shiny tiled rooms. The palace complex is huge, like you could honestly spend hours here and still feel like you missed something. The palace section was super detailed and kind of dreamy, and don’t even get me started on the treasury, it’s wild to think how much gold and gems they had stashed.

My favorite part was definitely the view over the Bosphorus from the terrace, such a chill spot to take it all in. It's a mix of calm and grandeur that’s hard to describe but so cool to experience. Definitely worth the ticket and the crowd. Bring comfy shoes and take your time, this place is a proper royal maze!

Post by rizkiriri | Jul 19, 2025